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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious client-focused Rail & Transit Principal to grow with our team.

The Buildings & Infrastructure Line of Business is a global network of employees, which serves both the private and public sector. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by creating world-class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. We provide our clients award-winning planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery.

The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs.

By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with diverse teams of employees within our Transportation and Rail & Transit Group as well as others required by the project or program. The position requires a level of technical expertise to successfully oversee and deliver large complex projects, both renovation and new construction. The successful candidate will eventually be placed as principal on a portfolio of Rail & Transit projects.

• This position is client facing. The Transportation Principal will be responsible for developing relationships with Rail & Transit clients in the Mid-Atlantic Geography.

• The Rail & Transit Principal will support and provide technical direction to the design team in the development of project documents by providing overall direction to the team, and coordinates with external project stakeholders, internal team members and subcontractors.

• The Rail & Transit Principal is responsible for the oversight of design deliverables for Rail & Transit projects. The position requires the ability to successfully oversee multiple projects simultaneously, completed on time, within construction budget and in accordance with agreed scope.

• Provides effective, skilled project management oversight to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to Jacobs and the client by applying proven project management techniques.

• Responsible for oversight of construction phase services as required by the scope of work. This typically includes services performed in office environment such as coordinating Jacobs’ responses to RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and construction modification documents.

• Functions as a team leader for assigned project managers serving as the principal-level point of contact with the client. Responsible for technical support and oversight of project deliverables that are compliant with the Scope of Work and all project requirements.

• Responsible for the overall quality of the project documents and adherence with Jacobs Quality Program. Manages and enhances project quality by providing ideas and guidance to the team aimed at improving the effectiveness of their role and project delivery in general.

• Assesses project requirements and develops and implements a sound project development approach to meet the needs of the project and client.

• Responsible for support and oversight of the development of the project fee proposal and coordination with discipline directors and design leads for specific budget input and plays a prominent role in fee negotiations with the client.

• Supports the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conducts status review meetings among project team members and clients through project execution.

• Determines, monitors and reviews internal costs, operational budgets, schedules and staffing requirements for project teams

• Plans, organizes and recommends key design staffing assignments for the project working with the Director of Projects and Operations Managers.

• Mentors and trains team members in project management methods, procedures and activities

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Urban Planning

• Substantial experience as a Project Manager or Project Engineer with in the oversight of Rail & Transit projects including all phases of design and construction administration.

•Substantial experience in transit planning and design, with a focus on BRT projects.

• Strong working knowledge of design and construction, building systems/components and technology, Rail & Transit design criteria, Federal Design Criteria, contract management, project delivery methods, team- building and client relationship building.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

•Master’s in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning or related field.

•Previous business development experience leveraging deep understanding of transit agency priorities

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.